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CG54 PAG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,519 mi
Last recorded65,519 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG54 PAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 65,519 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 63,521 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 59,099 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 59,021 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective no reserve vacuum assistance when engine is switched off (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ns and os on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

light / minire corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 7 Aug 2023 54,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ns and os on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 7 Aug 2023 54,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ns and os on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam PRS: replaced H7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 10 Aug 2022 47,994 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 35,872 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2019 32,585 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 30,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 1 Aug 2017 29,132 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 21,017 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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CG54 PAG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CG54 PAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CG54 PAG registered?

CG54 PAG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is CG54 PAG safe to buy?

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